Creating healthy yogurt clusters is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a snack or add a crunchy topping to your yogurt or smoothie bowl. Here’s a simple recipe for homemade healthy yogurt clusters:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, or your preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for coating)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, heat the honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt over low heat. Stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Create Clusters: Scoop small clusters of the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can use your hands or a spoon to shape them into clusters.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the clusters turn golden brown. Be sure to stir them halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
- Cool: Allow the clusters to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will harden as they cool.
- Coat with Yogurt: Once the clusters have cooled, gently toss them in a bowl with Greek yogurt until they are coated.
- Serve or Store: Serve the yogurt clusters as a snack or sprinkle them on top of your yogurt or smoothie bowl. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding dried fruits, coconut flakes, or other wholesome ingredients. Enjoy your healthy yogurt clusters!
